The Nurse Is Caring for a Young Female Patient Whose

The nurse is caring for a young female patient whose laboratory values indicate the presence of microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. What should the nurse do to help this patient?

A) Enforce "nothing by mouth" in anticipation of emergency surgery.
B) Insert an intravenous access line for fluids.
C) Consult with the dietitian for a diet high in iron.
D) Assess the past history for risks of bleeding or menstrual changes.